Thank Heaven for Little Boys

This sweet little guy is my youngest grandson--7 years old. He had a cold last week and missed school, I had to watch him while Mom was at work, because when she asked him how he felt, he said, "O.K. now but I think when it is language time, I'll feel bad again."  Poor kid, I had him sitting at the kitchen table, and we did a whole lot language.

He also plays football, he's the center.  Great hiker.  So I am thankful for this happy, smart little boy.

Hair of a Different Color

Today I am thankful for this kid--er, I mean man.  Some teenagers show their independence or rebellion by disrespect, bad behavior, and crime. Then there is my grandson.  He has expressed his individuality in a different way.

He thinks, "What will Grandma say?"  

Grandma says, "What a nice fall color"

He thinks, "Will this make Grandma mad?"

Grandma says, "Now, that is a bold look."

He thinks, "Will Grandma yell at me now?"

Grandma says, "You look just right for summer?" 

He may be an unorthodox kid, but in the scope of things it's only hair.  And since he graduated from high school, works hard, is a skilled BMX rider, I don't think that this is the battle to choose. 

Plus, he tells his gramma that he loves her.

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1. What song reminds you of a specific time in your life and what is it about that song that makes you remember?  Whenever I hear "Silver Bells", I am reminded of the time I was in Denver.  On my lunch break,  I went shopping for my wedding dress.  It was snowing, and the strains of Silver Bells filled the air.  I found the perfect dress--street length, with a lace top and voile skirt.  And it was on sale.  So that day, to the melody of Silver Bells, I purchases the dress that two weeks later I would wear for my wedding in France, with real bells ringing.

2. What's something you've given up on?
     Being a size 10 again.  I am learning to be comfortable in my own skin (all of it).  I still try to lose weight, but I'm not consumed by it.

3. What's something you'll never give up on?
    Praying for my children, that they will let God be their navigator.  Although Christians, they aren't serious about it.

4. If you had to cook something from scratch in the next hour what would it be?
         Peanut Butter Cookies.

5. Have you started Christmas shopping? Decorating? Listening to Christmas music?
          No to Christmas music, I'm still enjoying Autumn music.  No to decorating, although last night I went to an event sponsored by our women's group at church.  It was held at this cool interior design studio.  The designer gave us a lot of tips on recycling decorations into new and beautiful items, so it got me thinking.  I made my Christmas gift list in July, and since I make most of the things, I am done with that.  Just have a few Walmart toys for the little grands.

6. What do you know about your parent's wedding?  They got married by the justice of the peace in Idaho in 1940.

7. I can't believe I went to the doctor today and between the office visit and chest x-ray I waited four hours.  No wonder I hate going to the doctor. (This from a former nurse.)

8. Insert your own random thought here.  'Cause I have bronchitis, I am tired and cranky.  Little granddaughter says, "Gramma, your face needs timeout."

What a Girl

Awesome ball player

Lover of children, shown here with the cousins

Loves Taylor Swift, has several You-Tube videos where she mimes the songs,

This is my granddaughter

Silly, fun loving, devoted to children, 

Child of God

(Be sure to read yesterdays post about her brother)

Baseball Boy er I mean Man

My oldest grandson has loved to play ball since he was just a little kid.  And he is good!!  That is a wonderful thing, but even better is his spirit.  








He is a loving, kind person, not afraid of proclaiming his love of God--maybe not in the most orthodox way.  But it speaks to his generation.

For he shall give his angels charge over thee,
to keep thee in all thy ways.  This is the
passage reference--Ps 91:11

Script says "He walks with me"

Meet Me on Monday

1. Does your family/friends know about your blog?

    Yes, occasionally they will check it out.  If it's something they should know, I remind them, sometimes it works
2. What is your favorite card game?

     Go Fish with the little grand kids
3. What do you wear to bed? 

     Nightie
4. What is your favorite kind of French Fry?

     McDonalds, although I try to drive by instead of through.
5. What is your usual bed time?

     9:30--I always plan to stay up to watch the weather on TV, but never make it.  5:00 a.m. comes around early.